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PASINAYA’s Cultural Mile

jude bautista — Tue, 18 Mar 2014 09:18:19 +0000

Ramon Obusan Flokloric Group perform ‘Solotan’ a Maranao Suite at PASINAYA festival in CCP. The 10th edition expanded to the National Museum and Metropolitan Museum and other establishments last March 16, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista

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By Jude Bautista

For the past 10 years PASINAYA, a multi arts festival has attracted thousands to the CCP to appreciate Filipino music, dance, theater film and food. For one day a year, a greater number of people can watch performances from Tanghalang Pilipino, Ballet Philippines, Philippine Madrigal Singers , Bayanihan National Folkdance Company , Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra for the price of P50.

Crowds gather to watch the CEU Dance Troupe at PASINAYA festival in CCP. The 10th edition expanded to the National Museum and Metropolitan Museum and other establishments last March 16, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista

Barkadas pose in front of PASINAYA sign at CCP last March 16, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista

Barkadas pose in front of PASINAYA sign at CCP last March 16, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista

More than 3,000 artists and 300 institution-based, community-based and school-based artistic groups participated. Other CCP Resident Companies who performed were: UST Symphony Orchestra, Philippine Ballet Theater, NAMCYA winner- Baao Children & Youth Choir and Ramon Obusan Flokloric Group.

More than 3,000 artists and 300 institution-based, community-based and school-based artistic groups participated during PASINAYA festival in CCP. The 10th edition expanded to the National Museum and Metropolitan Museum and other establishments last March 16, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista

Partner establishments from right: Metropolitan Museum Dir Sandra Palomar Kwan, Mabuhay Rest Stop GM Gina Lumawig, BAHAY TSINOY director Meah Ang See, Chief Tourism officer of Intramuros Administration Sandra Martinez, Museo Pambata Executive Dir Maricel Montero, Jeepney Tours Managing Director Clang Garcia and NCCA Culture and Arts officer John Paul. Photo taken during PASINAYA festival in CCP. The 10th edition expanded to the National Museum and Metropolitan Museum and other establishments last March 16, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista

The PASINAYA festival held last March 16, 2014 has become so well attended it expanded to Metropolitan Museum of Manila, 1335 Mabini, Mabuhay Restop, Bahay Tsinoy, NCCA Gallery, Casa Manila, Museo Pambata, National Art Gallery, Museum of the Filipino People.

from left: Ballet Phil Artistic Dir. Paul Alexander Morales, Tanghalang Pilipino Artistic Dir Nanding Josef, Teatro Lasalliano Artistic Dir Nazer Salcedo, MADZ Musical Director Mark Anthony Carpio and CCP Artistic Dir Chris Millado. Photo taken during PASINAYA festival in CCP. The 10th edition expanded to the National Museum and Metropolitan Museum and other establishments last March 16, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista

CCP Artistic Director Chris Millado shared the positive feedback from their partners, “They were looking at the people from the stage they were really proud to be a part of it. Initially when I made a round of the museums the crowds were very very encouraging especially BAHAY TSINOY who were overwhelmed by it, the Metropolitan and National Museum.”

The crowds attracted to the show in CCP and the proximity of the partner museums was a successful combination, “We hope to come up with more collaborations like this not only once a year but also innovate with some other activities that would bring in other interest groups. For example what if Museums collaborate to attract 30 somethings. We can transform these museum spaces into after hours party events. There are many other things in the pipeline of collaboration and making different institutions work together so everyone benefits in this cross marketing and cross audience development efforts.”

Nora Aunor and Ricky Lee at Mabuhay Restop, a PASINAYA festival partner establishment. The 10th edition expanded to the National Museum and Metropolitan Museum and other establishments last March 16, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista

Jeepney Tours brought visitors to different sections of the extra mile. This refers to the culture mile between Intramuros and CCP and all the establishments in between. Specialized colorful jeepneys provided free transportation from the CCP to these different sections:

THE ROXAS BOULEVARD-ERMITA STRIP

Metropolitan Museum of Manila has a variety of thematic exhibitions ranging from pre colonial artifacts, religious icons and late 19^th century pantings, as well as contemporary artistic expressions such as National Artist Napoleon Abueva’s “Abueva: the Power of Form,” “Winter Garden: the Exploration of Micropop Imagination in Contemporary Japanese Art,” the semi-permanent exhibit “Philippine Contemporary Art Exhibition,” and the Met’s permanent exhibits of gold and pottery from the 8th to 13th century, religious art pieces, and paintings by Felix Resurreccion Hidalgo.

1335 Mabini is one of the newest contemporary Art spaces in Manila. They feature engaging works by contemporary artists from here and abroad. They are currently exhibiting Mark Salvatus “Several Souvenirs” and Sofia Goscinski: “I Love You”.

Mabuhay Restop is a Gawad Kalinga social enterprise which seeks to promote social tourism and entrepreneurship. Located in Rizal Park guests get to enjoy Filipino food culture and the arts.

From right Rak f Aegis cast member Phi Palmos who is also a co screenwriter of Filmmaker Emmanuel Dela Cruz, Ching Danseco and James Peñera. Photo taken during PASINAYA festival in CCP. The 10th edition expanded to the National Museum and Metropolitan Museum and other establishments last March 16, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista

Gian Magdangal (seated center) surrounded by ladies from left: Celine Fabie (Patsy Patchochay), CJ Mangahis (Mary Walter) and Tricia Amper Jimenez (Hanna San). KATY the musical press con at Mabuhay Restop, a PASINAYA festival partner establishment. The 10th edition expanded to the National Museum and Metropolitan Museum and other establishments last March 16, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista

KALAW INTRAMUROS STRIP

Bahay Tsinoy is a lifestyle museum that focuses on the history and achievements of the Chinese Filipino community in the context of Philippine history, art and culture. Some Chinese games were conducted like Te Tit, Chinese Dama and Chinese Jackstones.

NCCA Gallery current exhibit is in line with the Calidad Humana project. NGITI features entries for the painting contest that aims to capture the essence of Filipino human quality as expressed through smiles.

Casa Manila creates an atmosphere that allows visitors to travel to the past. You can experience the life if an ilustrado in 19^th century Philippines through the recreation of a bahay na bato in Binondo, Manila.

Museo Pambata is a popular interactive museum offering educational exhibitions. Various subjects are highlighted such as Philippine history, ecology and the environment, the universe, the human body and the community.

Photo of Ramon Orlina sculpture as part of I AM FILIPINO exhibit at Mabuhay Restop, a PASINAYA festival partner establishment. The 10th edition expanded to the National Museum and Metropolitan Museum and other establishments last March 16, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista

Partner establishments from right: Metropolitan Museum Dir Sandra Palomar Kwan, Mabuhay Rest Stop GM Gina Lumawig, BAHAY TSINOY director Meah Ang See, Chief Tourism officer of Intramuros Administration Sandra Martinez. Photo taken during PASINAYA festival in CCP. The 10th edition expanded to the National Museum and Metropolitan Museum and other establishments last March 16, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista

Partner establishments from right: Metropolitan Museum Dir Sandra Palomar Kwan, Mabuhay Rest Stop GM Gina Lumawig, BAHAY TSINOY director Meah Ang See, Chief Tourism officer of Intramuros Administration Sandra Martinez. Photo taken during PASINAYA festival in CCP. The 10th edition expanded to the National Museum and Metropolitan Museum and other establishments last March 16, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista

NATIONAL MUSEUM STRIP

National Art Gallery offers a chance to experience up close the major masterpieces in Philippine visual arts from the Spanish colonial period to post world war years.

Museum of the Filipino People is the home of various galleries that displays archaeological and ethnographic exhibitions. They come from different periods of Philippine history and the diverse social and cultural practices throughout the archipelago.

For further details check the CCP website: http://culturalcenter.gov.ph/

JC Buendia’s work as part of I AM FILIPINO exhibit at Mabuhay Restop, a PASINAYA festival partner establishment. The 10th edition expanded to the National Museum and Metropolitan Museum and other establishments last March 16, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista

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Aicelle Santos and Gian Magdangal at Mabuhay Restop, a PASINAYA festival partner establishment. The 10th edition expanded to the National Museum and Metropolitan Museum and other establishments last March 16, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista

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From right: CCP Artistic Dir Chris Millado, Filmmaker Emmanuel Dela Cruz, Ching Danseco and James Peñera. Photo taken during PASINAYA festival in CCP. The 10th edition expanded to the National Museum and Metropolitan Museum and other establishments last March 16, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista

Harry Hawson of Maverick by Design participated in the I AM FILIPINO exhibit at Mabuhay Restop, a PASINAYA festival partner establishment. The 10th edition expanded to the National Museum and Metropolitan Museum and other establishments last March 16, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista

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From right: CCP Artistic Dir Chris Millado and Choir Master Lorenzo Gealogo during PASINAYA festival in CCP. The 10th edition expanded to the National Museum and Metropolitan Museum and other establishments last March 16, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista

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Future National Artist Nora Aunor poses with Mabuhay Restop staff, a PASINAYA festival partner establishment. The 10th edition expanded to the National Museum and Metropolitan Museum and other establishments last March 16, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista

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PASINAYA Molds the Youth

jude bautista — Sun, 16 Mar 2014 09:42:01 +0000

Phil High School for the Arts Sanghiyas Pangkat Mananayaw nail facial expression along with choreography in Tinikling. Photo taken during PASINAYA festival in CCP. The 10th edition expanded to the National Museum and Metropolitan Museum and other establishments last March 16, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista

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By Jude Bautista

Seeing a kid buried in gadgets these days with hardly any idea of their Filipino heritage is quite common. Kids going to exclusive schools sometimes have difficulties speaking in Filipino. Whether rich or poor, they don’t get exposed to traditional Pinoy culture and art. And if they were not exposed how would you expect them to have a clear sense of their Filipino identity?

And then there are 9-year-old kids from the Phil. High School of the Arts dancing the tinikling, or pandanggo with perfection. Even their facial expressions are able to convey the mood and liveliness of the dance down to that trademark sweet smile that Filipinas are known for.

The Philippine High School for the Arts was among many schools that figured prominently at the recently concluded PASINAYA festival at the CCP, March 16, 2014. Now on its 10^th year, PASINAYA is a multi arts festival showcasing Filipino dance, music, visual arts, theater and even award winning short films like LUPA from Emmanuel Del Cruz. The Sanghiyas Pangkat Mananayaw and their PHSA Music Graduating Students represented PHSA.

Barkadas pose in front of PASINAYA sign at CCP last March 16, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista

Barkadas pose in front of PASINAYA sign at CCP last March 16, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista

PASINAYA is a very affordable, practical way of getting kids to see what Pinoy music, dance and the arts is all about. What has made PASINAYA immensely popular is the affordability of the tickets. The great crowds took advantage of a donation based ticketing price of P50 or less. A P300 fast pass allows you to skip lines and get the best seats to all the shows.

The pricing actually allows the mass market to watch a show by Ballet Phil, Ballet Manila, Philippine Madrigal Singers, Tanghalang Pilipino, Ramon Obusan Folkloric Group, Bayanihan, PPO, which may total in the thousands of pesos if scheduled separately.

Phil High School for the Arts Sanghiyas Pangkat Mananayaw’s graceful Pandanggo. Photo taken during PASINAYA festival in CCP. The 10th edition expanded to the National Museum and Metropolitan Museum and other establishments last March 16, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista

There were many prestigious universities and schools who gave dance performances: UP Dance Company, Saint Benilde Romancon Dance Company, Rizal Technological University Dance Troupe, Renee Grace Rose Villa School of Performing Arts, Diwayanis Dance Theater (Batangas State University), Sinig Kumintang ng Batangas Kidz, Lyceum Dance Company, CEU Dance Troupe, Iskolar Dance Company with the Iskolar Calbayog Rondalla, Bulacan State University Lahing Kayumanggi Dance Troupe, Kahayag Dance Company, Kaloob Music and Dance Ministry, Sindaw Philippines Performing Arts Guild and CCP Dance School BP Kids.

Ballet was also very well represented with Ballet Phil, Ballet Manila, Halili Cruz School of Ballet, Maqiling Ballet, and Claraval School of Ballet.

Internationally heralded dance troupes included Salinlahi Pangkat Mananayaw, Lahing Batangan Dance Troupe, Phil Barangay Folk Dance Troupe, Nicola Ayoub Dance Performance, Airdance, Batang Ramon Obusan, Sining Bulakeño, Seven Dance Company, Mga Anak ni Inang Daigdig.

If the gala was any indication, there is reason to hope in the Filipino youth. These are kids who loudly applauded Baao Children & Youth Choir who recently won the NAMCYA-National Music Competition for Young Artists. There was a rousing reception of the Ramon Obusan Flokloric Group performance of ‘Solotan’ a Maranao Suite.

Tanghalang Pilipino’s SANDOSENANG SAPATOS cast at PASINAYA festival in CCP. The 10th edition expanded to the National Museum and Metropolitan Museum and other establishments last March 16, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista

Other CCP Resident Companies who performed and their pieces in parenthesis: UST Symphony Orchestra (Musical Thomasian), Philippine Ballet Theater (Serye at Sayaw), Tanghalang Pilipino (Sandosenang Sapatos), Ballet Philippines (Art of Dance), Philippine Madrigal Singers (Golden Voices), Bayanihan National Folkdance Company (Fiesta Folkloriada), Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra (Sound Kaleidoscope). If we can get all of our youth to love performances and art forms like these, our country will have a brighter future.

CCP Artistic Dir Chris Millado addresses the crowd after long standing ovation at PASINAYA festival in CCP. The 10th edition expanded to the National Museum and Metropolitan Museum and other establishments last March 16, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista

The educational role of the festival is not lost on CCP artistic director Chris Milllado who has expanded the activities with Metropolitan Museum of Manila, 1335 Mabini, Mabuhay Restop, Bahay Tsinoy, NCCA Gallery, Casa Manila, Museo Pambata, National Art Gallery, Museum of the Filipino People.

For further details check the CCP website: http://culturalcenter.gov.ph/

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Barkadas pose in front of PASINAYA sign at CCP last March 16, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista

Barkadas pose in front of PASINAYA sign at CCP last March 16, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista